Richard Arkwright
Name: Richard Arkwright Born: December 23, 1732, in Preston, Lancashire, England Death: August 3, 1792 (Age: 59) Computer-related contributions Englishman who, although the patents were eventually overturned, is often credited with inventing the spinning frame. Patented a carding engine that could convert raw cotton into yarn. Leading entrepreneur of the Industrial Revolution and creator of the modern factory system.